Kangana Ranaut kicks off dance rehearsals for Chandramukhi 2; song composed by Golden Globe winner MM Keeravaani

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will be seen in Chandramukhi 2, which stars Raghava Lawrence as the lead actor. The actress took to her Twitter handle and gave an update regarding the film. She said that she has begun rehearsals for the song with Kala master. The song has been composed by Golden Globe winner MM Keeravaani.

Kangana Ranaut mentioned, “Started climax song rehearsals for Chandramukhi 2 with Kala master ji… The song is composed by Golden Globe winner Shri M.M Keeravani ji.. Directed by the legendary Shri P. Vasu ji… Such an honour.”

Started climax song rehearsals for Chandramukhi 2 with Kala master ji…
Song is composed by Golden Globe winner Shri M.M Keeravani ji
Directed by legendary Shri P. Vasu ji…
Such an honour ???? pic.twitter.com/RgPXta8a0h

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 29, 2023

The actress will be seen playing the title role in the iconic blockbuster sequel of Chandramukhi, helmed by P. Vasu. The 2005 release had Rajinikanth and Jyothika Saravanan. Kangana will be seen playing the role of Chandramukhi, a world-renowned dancer in the King’s court who’s known for her dancing skills and breathtaking beauty.

On the work front, Kangana Ranaut will be next seen in Tejas in which she will be seen portraying the role of an Indian Airforce pilot and Noti Binodini biopic in the pipeline. Recently, the actress also finished shooting for Emergency.

ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut wants to rename Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan to ‘Indian Pathaan’; takes a dig saying ‘goonjega toh yahan sirf Jai Shri Ram’

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Shah Rukh Khan greets fans outside Mannat as Pathaan inches closer to Rs. 300 crores at box office: ‘Thank you all my mehmaans’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned to the big screen in a lead role with Pathaan on January 25, 2023, and has demolished the box office with the collections. After 2018’s Zero, SRK is back in action. The film stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham alongside Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia. Interestingly, SRK’s foster mother is played by Nikhat Khan Hegde. As the film inches Rs. 300 crore mark in India, Shah Rukh Khan greeted the fans on Sunday who gathered outside his residence Mannat in Mumbai’s Bandra.

Shah Rukh Khan was greeted with cheers, screams, chants and more. He waved at the fans, sent flying kisses and even did his signature pose of spreading his arms.

He took to social media to thank everyone by sharing a video, “Mehmaan Nawaazi Pathaan ke ghar par… Thank u all my Mehmaans for making my Sunday so full of love. Grateful. Happy. Loved.”

 

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Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan stars alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in Pathaan. Helmed by Siddharth Anand of War fame, the film has arrived in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan says ‘hum sab Bharat ke santaan hain’ to a fan who applauds Pathaan as a film that transcends everything

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Punjabi popstar AP Dhillon intoxicates the fans with his performance at Lollapalooza India; brings out ukulele as he croons his hits ‘Tere Te’, ‘Summer High’, ‘Brown Munde’, ‘Excuses’

The Canadian-Indian singer AP Dhillon, popularly known for his songs like ‘Summer High’, ‘Excuses’, and ‘Brown Munde’, is currently in India. The singer performed on Saturday at the first Asia edition of Lollapalooza in Mumbai, co-produced and promoted by BookMyShow. The two festival, being held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai, witnessed artists from all over the world to perform in India. AP Dhillon was joined by fellow rapper Shinda Kahlon on stage.

 

The Gurdaspur-born Indo-Canadian singer crooned tracks like ‘Tere Te’ from his album Hidden Gems while strumming on his ukulele as the audience cheered on for him with claps, screams and whistles. The crowd was enamoured by the stage presence of the artist who was enthralling the audience with his voice. From songs like ‘Brown Munde’ to ‘Summer High’, ‘Excuses’ to ‘Insane’ and ‘Wo Noor’, every track was met with loud response from his audience.

AP Dhillon, who recently launched his new album ‘Two Hearts Never Break The Same’, recently spread smiles for miles for young, underprivileged Basketball players in India in partnership with BookASmile, the charity initiative of BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination. They recently joined hands to support the construction of a Basketball court in the singer’s home state in Punjab to further sports development for the underprivileged in the state. To kick-start this joint initiative, BookASmile organised a friendly Basketball match between AP Dhillon and underprivileged children training in the sport, with its partner NGO Hi5 Youth Foundation at a BookASmile-constructed court at one of the BMC Schools in Mumbai.

ALSO READ: Punjabi popstar AP Dhillon arrives in India head of Lollapalooza; hangs out with Malaika Arora, Gauri Khan at Pathaan screening, see photos

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Neha Dhupia recollects her 20 years old statement: “Either sex sells or Shah Rukh Khan”

Actor Neha Dhupia attracted headlines in 2004 when she asserted that “either sex sells or Shah Rukh Khan.” She had mentioned that since Shah Rukh was not there in Julie (2004), the movie needed to contain love-making scenes and shots in response to a question about her doing intimate scenes. In the movie, which also starred Priyanshu Chatterjee and Sanjay Kapoor, Neha played a sex worker. After viewing Pathaan on Republic Day 2023, Neha re-examined her earlier statement on Shah Rukh and recently praised him on Twitter. 

The actor responded to a Twitter follower on Saturday who commented on the success of Pathaan at the box office. She wrote, “Almost two decades back Neha Dhupia had given a statement ‘only sex or Shah Rukh Khan sells’ and that stays true even today!” In reaction to the tweet, Neha tweeted, “20 years on, my statement rings true. This is not an “actor’s career” but a “king’s reign”! #KingKhan @iamsrk.” 

20 years on, my statement rings true.
This is not an “actor’s career” but a “King’s reign”! #KingKhan @iamsrk https://t.co/TMgPzpJed4

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 28, 2023

During an interview with The Times of India in 2004, Neha made the following statement, “Julie has love-making scenes and shots exposing my bare back… I’m not affected by the sex symbol tag. It doesn’t bother me if people say I have overshadowed Mallika Sherawat and Bipasha Basu by exposing in Julie. In today’s time, either sex sells or Shah Rukh Khan. So I would rather be a sex prop in my next five films.” 

Neha had already taken to Twitter on Thursday to compliment Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in a series of tweets. Neha shared a snapshot of a shirtless Shah Rukh from the action blockbuster, which was released in theatres throughout the world on January 25. She tweeted, “Shah Rukh, the love we have for you is hard to explain. Deepika Padukone, you set the screen on fire with your gaze and your kicks and tricks. John Abraham you make bad look so good! Salman Khan we would go back to the cinemas to watch the best cameo in history. Pathaan is here to stay!!!” 

@iamsrk The love we have for you is hard to explain. @deepikapadukone u set the screen on fire with ur gaze n ur kicks and tricks #JohnAbraham u make bad look so good! @BeingSalmanKhan we would go back to the cinemas to watch the best cameo in history #pathan is here to stay!!! pic.twitter.com/FOTg2Sn4WS

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 26, 2023

While praising the film, she tweeted, “It was a packed house, there were whistles, there was cheer and our hearts rejoiced… we laughed on beat, we applauded on every dialogue and we jumped out of our seats on cue each time Pathaan kicked. Shah Rukh Khan, thank you for you… this is what cinematic victory looks like!” 

It was a packed house ,there were whistles ,there was cheer and our hearts rejoiced …we laughed on beat , we applauded on every dialogue and we jumped out of our seats on cue each time #pathan kicked @iamsrk thank you for you … this is what cinematic victory looks like!

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 26, 2023

Pathaan is part of Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe and has the biggest superstars of the country Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in it. YRF’s adrenaline pumping film, Pathaan, released on January 25, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. 

Also Read: Neha Dhupia roped in for Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri’s rom-com 

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Pathaan’s first-ever media event expected to take place on Monday, January 30; will be attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham?

Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, was released on January 25, 2023 and ever since, it is rewriting history at the box office. What’s unique about its marketing strategy is that the lead cast of the film didn’t promote the film through conventional means like attending press conferences, giving interviews to the press etc. 10 days ago, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that as confirmed by director Siddharth Anand, the promotional activities of the film will begin only after the release of the film. He had stated, “We want the euphoria around (Shah Rukh Khan’s) return to reach a crescendo by January 25, the release date of Pathaan. Thus, we will start all our promotional activities only post the release of the film.”

Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the much-awaited and impending event of Pathaan is expected to finally take place tomorrow. A source spilled the beans, “It is said that the event is expected take place on Monday, January 30, in Mumbai. Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and Siddharth Anand will also make their presence felt. It’ll be one of the biggest events of the year. The media has been waiting to see Shah Rukh and to interact with him. As a result, a large turnout of the media is expected. The event will also get a huge viewership from fans and netizens as even they are curious to see what their favourite superstar has to say in his trademark witty style, especially after the way the film has performed at the box office.”

Meanwhile, Pathaan has collected around Rs. 51 to 53 crores on Saturday at the domestic box office, as per early estimates. On Sunday, it is expected to earn even more, with the five-day collections closing at around Rs. 275 crores. In overseas, it is expected to cross the $20 million mark by Sunday, which will be a record of sorts.

Also Read: Pathaan director Siddharth Anand on delivering biggest opening weekend; says, “Feels incredible to deliver the biggest 3-day collection in the history of Hindi cinema!”

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Rakhi Sawant pens down a heartfelt message after the death of her mother Jaya Sawant; celebs express condolences

After a protracted struggle with a brain tumour and cancer, Rakhi Sawant’s mother Jaya Sawant passed away on Saturday. Rakhi’s mother had reportedly been in critical condition while being treated in a Mumbai hospital for several days. The actress posted the heart-breaking news along with a moving letter for her mother on social media.

 

Rakhi had posted updates on her mother’s health as well as images and videos of her mother taken when she was in the hospital. In numerous paparazzi recordings, the actor had also pleaded with viewers to pray for her mother’s quick recovery. Rakhi’s mother had receiving medical care in a hospital in Mumbai. She shared a post on Instagram on Saturday confirming that her mother Jaya Sawant had passed away following treatment for a brain tumour and cancer. According to a statement Rakhi posted on her Instagram story, the funeral will be held on Sunday. 

Rakhi posted a touching video on Instagram with her mother. The actress was seen sobbing hysterically sitting on the floor while Rakhi’s mother was shown fighting for her life in the video. Sharing the video she penned a heartfelt note, “Aaj meri maa ka haat sar se uth gaya…Or mere pass khone ke liye kuch nhi bacha…I love you MAA…Aap ke bina kuch nhi raha,ab koun meri pukar sunega or koun mujhe gale lagayega maa..Ab Mai kya karu…kaha jauuuu..I miss you Aai.”

 

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Many Celebrities expressed their sympathy for Rakhi and her family. Reacting to the post, Jackie Shroff commented, “I feel your pain having lost my mom dad brother their soul will always be with us,” singer Ankit Tiwari wrote, “Very sad rakhi, please stay strong. OM SHANTI,” actor Sharad Malhotra commented, “Really sorry to hear about this…Rakhi pls take care of urself ….Om Shanti.” Several fans also shared their condolences with Rakhi in the comments section and asked her to stay strong. 

Rakhi uploaded an image of a photo she had with her deceased mother on Instagram Stories along with a message on WhatsApp that read, “With deep sorrow, I Rakhi Sawant inform you (of) the sudden death of my beloved mother. Many of you know that she was suffering from some medical conditions, well I am sad to say that she is gone. Tomorrow join us for the funeral service of my mother at 12 noon. Address: Municipal Christian Cemetery, Oshiwara, Andheri, West.”

Rakhi Sawant’s mother was hospitalised after being diagnosed with cancer and a brain tumour. She had uploaded a video requesting prayers for her mother. She said, “Hi everyone…My mom is not well, she is in hospital. Please pray for her, she is not feeling her best. She is fighting a battle with cancer. We just came to know that she has a brain tumour with cancer.” 

Also Read: Bombay HC asks police to not take action against Rakhi Sawant till January 24  

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